From contemporary folk (Joni Mitchell's "River") to spirituals ("Go Tell It on the Mountain") to European traditional ("In the Bleak Midwinter" and "Auld Lang Syne") and American Popular Song ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"), balladeer James Taylor has chosen a program that will be welcome at every holiday gathering.

"The legendary singer/songwriter's warm voice is the perfect vessel for 'Winter Wonderland,' 'Jingle Bells,' and the 'Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire).'"—All Music Guide

"There aren't many voices that you'd rather hear wrapped around a holiday tune than Taylor's…. The singer is joined by some special guests … most notably trumpeter Chris Botti, who blows his horn on 'Winter Wonderland.' Taylor also works with Natalie Cole ('Baby, It's Cold Outside') and Toots Theilemans ('The Christmas Song')."—Oakland Tribune